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Put an end to the “what’s for dinner?” dilemma. With meal prepping, you’ll have ready-to-eat meals waiting in the fridge, which should turn hectic weekdays into a breeze. This leaves more time for friends, homework, and Netflix marathons.
Budget-Friendly Eating
Say hello to money saving. Meal prepping also means buying ingredients in bulk, which can significantly shrink your grocery bill. Plus, this will keep you from being tempted into costly last-minute takeout orders.
Healthier Choices
With meals prepped and portioned ahead of time, you’re less likely to find yourself munching on unhealthy convenience foods. Choose nutritious recipes packed with vegetables and whole grains to fuel your body and boost your mood.
Room for Creativity
Meal prepping doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor or variety. Get adventurous with your recipes and experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and ingredients. From freshly cut salads to bowls, stews, or noodles, the possibilities are endless.
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From sandwiches to casseroles and everything in between, vegetables are included in plenty of healthy recipes. As a result, having all of your vegetables already chopped up will help you save precious time when the time comes to cook each meal. Put each sliced and diced vegetable in a separate container in the fridge for easy access.
Batch Cooking
If you know that you’re going to use the same recipe multiple times throughout the week or are perhaps cooking for multiple people, then batch cooking will make your life easier. Simply cook everything in a large batch and warm it in the microwave at mealtime.
Portion Meals Ahead Of Time
While this is the most complicated form of meal prep, this will save you the most time during dinnertime throughout the week. If you’ve completed your batch cooking, portion the meals and place them in separate containers – one for each individual. At dinnertime, all you’ll need to do is warm the food and give it to each member of your household.
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Cooking your own meals on a daily basis is time-consuming but it’s also the best way to control your diet and improve health. Home-cooked meals contain fewer calories and added sugar and are generally way more healthy than restaurant meals.
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Once you start meal planning you’ll be more likely to use all those forgotten items you already have in your fridge and pantry, which means this a great way to finally reduce food waste. Less trips to the supermarket also means you’ll reduce your carbon footprint.
Save Money
Creating a meal plan and a detailed grocery shopping list on a weekly basis and going grocery shopping only once a week is an awesome way to save money. Not only will you spend less money on groceries, you’ll also save lots of money by cooking your own meals instead of ordering.
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⠀ ⠀ Ingredients⠀ 6 6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts⠀ 1/4 cup olive oil⠀ 1/4 cup lemon juice plus the zest for the lemons⠀ 2 teaspoons oregano⠀ 4 garlic cloves pressed⠀ 1/2 teaspoon salt⠀ 1/4 teaspoon pepper⠀ parsley or cilantro for serving⠀ lemon wedges for serving⠀ ⠀ Instructions⠀ Pat chicken dry and pound chicken if some parts are too thick. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl or resealable freezer bag. Add chicken and toss well to combine. Marinate for at least 30 minute⠀ ⠀ Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Place chicken on the grill for 5-7 minutes. Use tongs to flip over and cook until juices run dry, approximately 5-7 more minutes. Discard extra marinade⠀ ⠀ Remove chicken from the grill. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and vegetables, if desiredPrep Staples
You don’t have to prepare whole meals in advance to make your life easier; sometimes, all you need to do is prepare staples you know you’ll need every day. Pre-chop fruits and veggies, cook rice or quinoa, etc.
Switch it Up
There’s no rule that says you have to have the same dinner every night for the whole week. You can, for example, roast a chicken and use it in different ways every day. The same goes for grilled tofu, brown rice, and many other “plain” meals.
Don’t Use Plastic Containers
Unless you have to take your food with you outside of the home, there’s really no reason to store it in plastic containers, no matter how much they are associated with the idea of meal prep. You can use bowls and other dishes you already have at home!
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